The Consul General of Switzerland in Guangzhou Mr. Martin Bienz met with the Vice-President of Shenzhen People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Mr. Gu Ting and Deputy Director-General of Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Tourism, Radio and Television, Mrs. Yang Yongqun on January 20, 2021.
The Consul General congratulated on Shenzhen's development achievements in the past 40 years and reviewed the long-standing friendship between Switzerland and China during the 70 years of diplomatic relations. He highlighted the close cooperation in various areas like tourism, education, finance, intelligent manufacturing, trade and investment. Consul General Bienz mentioned that the development of innovation and technology in Shenzhen has made it an important city not only in China but also in the world. In the future, the Consulate will continue to support and promote the exchanges between Switzerland and Shenzhen at all levels.
Vice President Gu Ting briefly introduced the latest economic and social developments of Shenzhen. He said that the city cooperates extensively with international institutions in scientific research and innovation. Deputy Director-General of Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Tourism, Radio and Television, Mrs. Yang Yongqun said that Switzerland is a popular tourist destination for Shenzhen residents. At the same time, Shenzhen offers innovative tourism attractions to both Chinese and foreign visitors.
1月20日，瑞士驻广州总领事毕扬在深圳会见了深圳市人民对外友好协会副会长顾挺和深圳市文化广电旅游体育局副局长杨永群。
总领事毕扬对深圳经济特区40年来取得的发展成就表示祝贺，并回顾了中瑞建交70年源远流长的友谊。总领事指出深圳市与瑞士在旅游、教育、金融、智能制造及商贸投资各方面有着密切的合作。深圳创新科技的发展，使它不仅成为中国的重要城市，也成为世界的重要城市。未来，瑞士驻广州总领事馆将一如既往地支持和推动瑞士与深圳的交流。
顾挺副会长简要介绍了深圳的经济社会发展情况。他表示，深圳在科研创新等方面与国际机构合作广泛，也希望加强与瑞士的友好往来。杨永群副局长表示瑞士是深圳市民非常喜爱的旅游目的地，深圳市本身也具有得天独厚的地理位置优势并依托本地旅游特色为中外游客提供创新的旅游体验模式。
